At a Glance
Strategically located on the Grand Trunk Road, Gujranwala connects Lahore, Sialkot, and Islamabad through a tight web of industrial suppliers. The city's energy is palpable in its welding yards, cutlery showrooms, and grain mandis, earning it the nickname "City of Wrestlers" for both its athletic champions and tenacious business class.
Workshops and Warehouses
Thousands of family-run workshops fabricate stainless steel cookware, fans, agricultural implements, and power equipment destined for domestic markets and export hubs. The Small Industrial Estate houses precision foundries and auto-parts makers, while peri-urban dairies and rice mills diversify local income streams.
- Fan manufacturing and electrical fittings from Gujranwala reach retailers nationwide.
- Sialkot-bound sporting goods rely on the city's steel rolling and component machining.
- Rice polishing plants close to the Chenab River support a thriving agri-export network.
People and Food
The hospitality of Gujranwala shines at dhabas serving siri paye, chanp, and halwa puri breakfasts for travelers leaving Lahore at dawn. Traditional kushti bouts in akharas keep the wrestling heritage alive, while new malls and cinemas cater to a rapidly growing youth population.
Travel Tips
Day trips pair well with excursions to the historic Hiran Minar in Sheikhupura or the Ikhlasgarh Fort ruins. Evenings are best spent sampling kulfi falooda and fresh sugarcane juice along GT Road, especially during the cooler months from October through February.
Visual Glimpses
Browse Gujranwala's workshops, dairy heartland, and famous roadside cuisine.
